Jeepney Simulator 2
- November 28, 2024
- Spacezero Interactive
Get on SteamIn "Jeepney Simulator 2," become a jeepney driver in the vibrant streets of Manella City, picking up passengers, calculating fares, and avoiding traffic. The game offers a Career Mode with increasing quotas and a Freeride Mode for a more relaxed experience. Customize your jeepney and explore the detailed city while listening to your favorite music in Freeride Mode.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game provides an enjoyable and immersive experience of being a jeepney driver in Manila, capturing the culture and humor of the city.
- There are numerous upgrades and customization options for the jeep, making it fun to drive around and manage passengers.
- The graphics and overall design have significantly improved from the previous version, creating a more realistic and engaging gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and frame drops, especially after extended playtime.
- NPC behavior can be frustrating, with pedestrians often crossing recklessly and causing collisions that can lead to game-breaking situations.
- The money management system and boundary increase can be overly challenging, making it difficult to progress in career mode.
- graphics16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics have seen significant improvements, transitioning from a boxy style to a more realistic 3D design, which many players appreciate. However, some users report performance issues, particularly on lower-spec systems, with difficulties running the game smoothly even at reduced settings. Overall, while the graphics are generally praised, there is a consensus that further enhancements are needed for optimal performance.
“It is still as fun as the first one, but with cool improvements and better graphics.”
“Graphics are super good, no sudden fps drop, overall smooth.”
“The graphics need improvements.”
“My budget low spec laptop (Intel i5 8th gen, 12GB RAM, MX150 2GB) struggles at times even at very low graphics.”
“Graphics have obviously changed from boxy style graphics and animation to a little bit more realistic 3D design.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, players express concerns about the game's optimization, noting significant performance issues, particularly on medium graphics settings. While some improvements have been made in recent patches, many still feel that further optimization is necessary before new content is introduced. Users hope for better performance in the full release, especially for those with mid-range hardware.
“I hope the full release of the game will be better optimized too.”
“Great game, kudos to the devs! The only thing I can suggest is more quality of life improvements and more optimization of the game. I have medium specs, but the FPS drop is crazy; that's all I can say for now.”
“The game still needs more optimization before releasing new content.”
“Great game, kudos to the devs. The only thing I can suggest is more quality of life improvements and more optimization of the game. I have medium specs, but the FPS drop is crazy; that's all I can say for now.”
“I hope the full release of the game will be better optimized.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying the comedic interactions with NPCs and their exaggerated traits, such as super strength. The lighthearted and relaxing atmosphere, combined with amusing bugs and funny dialogue, contributes to an overall enjoyable experience that keeps players engaged for hours. Many look forward to future updates that may enhance this humorous aspect further.
“After playing for almost 11 hours straight, I can say the game is very enjoyable and it's relaxing just me chillin' driving with some funny NPCs. Also, expect some bugs, hahaha, but still, it is fun.”
“NPCs are hilarious and have super strength too; one bumped into my jeep and Billy said it was damaged.”
“Funny game, I like it!”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's music, noting it enhances the overall experience. However, there are requests for improvements, such as the ability to play livestream radio and support for custom music files, as some users have encountered issues with playing their downloaded tracks. Additionally, there is a desire to restore previous music selections that were popular in earlier versions.
“The game is pretty good and nice to hear some music. Can you also add to the next update the ability to play some livestream radios while we're playing the game?”
“The game is pretty good and nice to hear some music. Can you also add to the next update the ability to play some livestream radios while we're playing the game?”
“I've already downloaded and put some music with OGG files and still can't play the music.”
“Sana lagyan ulit ng music sa jeep yung mga basag tenga na tugtog katulad lang na dati sa previous version nila.”
“I've already downloaded and put some music with OGG files and still can't play the music.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally described as simple yet enjoyable, though players express a desire for additional features and mechanics, particularly the implementation of police mechanics. Overall, there is a call for further refinement to enhance the gaming experience.
“Simple but very nice gameplay.”
“They just need more tweaking in the features and mechanics.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express that while monetization can enhance realism in the game, it is implemented excessively, leading to a negative experience.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, calling for the addition of new activities, multiplayer options, or wheel support to enhance the experience rather than making it feel more tedious.
“Please focus on adding new things to do, or a multiplayer mode, or at least wheel support, instead of just making the game more tedious to play.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
“I wish there was more variety in the tasks; the repetitive grinding is really wearing me down.”
